Cessna 551 Citation II SP Model Airplane

Item#: 70662

Wing Span: 17.41
Length: 15.83

Manufacturer: Cessna Aircraft Company

This Cessna 551 Citation II SP Airplane Model comes with a detachable stand a Personalized inscription plaque and a laminated Cessna logo that adds beauty to this collectible masterpiece.

Cessna 551 Citation II SP History:

The Cessna Citation II, Model 550, was a direct development from the Citation I. The earlier aircraft's success in the market led Cessna to believe there was demand for a larger aircraft that utilized the same design philosophy. The result was the Citation II, which had a maximum seating capacity of 10. In addition to more seats, the plane had more powerful JT15D4 engines, faster speeds and longer range. First flight was on January 31, 1977, and the aircraft was certified for two-pilot operation in March, 1978. A total of 603 aircraft were built before the Citation II was replaced by the Bravo in the production line. This desktop model was crafted with absolute precision. Working from our extensive collection of blueprints and their photographs, our master artisans recreated this airplane into an incredibly detailed desktop replica.This model was hand crafted from the finest Philippine Mahogany and sealed to last for generations. A fully customized display stand with their choice of logo and personalized inscription plaque added the finishing touch to this masterpiece. A fully customized display stand with your choice of logo and personalized inscription plate completes your model. Your heirloom quality model will last or generations. This is a model of excellence that you can display with pride in your home or office.

Like the Citation I/SP, the Model 551 Citation II/SP as Cessna's means of competing in the turboprop market, which predominantly are operated single-pilot, so the aircraft was re-certified for single-pilot operations.

The Model 552 T-47A was the designation given by the U.S. Navy to the Citation II. Fifteen aircraft were purchased by the Navy to train its F-14 Tomcat Radar Intercept Officers. The T-47A was modified by incorporating JT15D5 engines, shortened wings, multiple radar consoles and the AN/APQ-159 radar system from the F-14. All but one were destroyed in a hangar fire, and the Navy replaced them with upgraded T-39s[32] Another version of the Model 552 was the OT-47B, five of which were purchased by the Department of Defense for use in drug interdiction reconnaissance operations, based at Maxwell Air Force Base. The OT-47B utilized the F-16's APG-66(V) fire control radar system and the WF-360TL imaging system.

In October, 1983, Cessna announced that they would be improving the aircraft, and the upgraded Model S550 Citation S/II first flew February 14, 1984. The aircraft utilized an improved version of the engine, JT15D4B, while the rest of the improvements were aerodynamic in nature. The wing was replaced with one using a supercritical airfoil, which had been developed for the Citation III. The S/II was certified, like the II/SP, with a single-pilot exemption. Once certification was in hand, the S/II replaced the II in the product line in late 1984. However, due to market demands, the II was returned to production the following year, and both were produced side-by-side until replaced by the Bravo.